Taking advantage of the availability of a prime location for a restaurant overlooking the ocean, a team of business people have put together the pieces necessary for opening a restaurant and operating the catering and event booking at the Lighthouse Hotel in Rockaway Beach.

Paying tribute to the former restaurant in that location called Moonraker, Jason Yeafoli, chef and partner, decided to name his new modern seafood restaurant Moonraker. Yeafoli is the executive chef of Barolo and will be chef and business partner of Moonraker.

“I worked at the Moonraker in the late 90s as the sous chef, which inspired me to open Barolo eventually in 2006. Of course, when Portofino became available, we jumped on it. I love the name Moonraker and want to restore the tradition,” he said. Moonraker will be run by Gary McNamara, general manager and partner; Shawn McNamara, sales and catering and partner; Jason Yeafoli, chef and partner; and Donald Graham, wine director for both Barolo and Moonraker.

The restaurant space has been redesigned by Michael Brennan, who did the remodel of Barolo in April.

“He has really opened up the space, especially the bar,” Yeafoli said.

The team expects to open Moonraker in November.

Barolo in Pedro Point will remain open.

“Sous chef Joel Perez, who has been here almost since opening, will step up in the kitchen and we will continue business as usual. A lot of people think we are moving Barolo to Rockaway, we are not, and we, at this time, have no plans to close Barolo,” Yeafoli said.

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